Wellington J H

Wellington J H is a small middle school in Wellington, TX, serving 128 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the high-performing Wellington Independent School District (Isd).

This school has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past five years, rising from the 38th percentile statewide to the 82nd percentile, and now consistently earns a 4-star rating. A standout strength is its advanced math program: 100% of students taking the Algebra I end-of-course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54%. The school also excels in reading, with 8th graders scoring 62% proficient compared to the state's 59%. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, students receive highly personalized attention. The school has shown impressive progress in supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, moving that subgroup from the 56th to the 86th percentile. However, a notable challenge is 7th-grade math, where only 11.76% of students were proficient versus the state average of 29.41%—a clear area for focused improvement.

While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Wellington J H stands out for its consistent outperformance of state averages in reading and advanced math. The school's per-student spending is above the national average, and its perfect 0% dropout rate reflects a supportive environment. The district's strong ranking (84th percentile) likely provides valuable resources. The school has also shown promising, though volatile, results for special education students, jumping from the 25th to the 87th percentile recently. Addressing the 7th-grade math slump and supporting English language learners remain key priorities for this otherwise upward-trending school.